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Stroke Awareness: Young Teacher's Story Sparks Urgent Campaign

11/3/2025

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Lili Vachon, a 30-year-old teacher from Manchester, had a stroke at age 26 after a migraine misdiagnosis and being sent home from Salford Royal Hospital.
She says strokes can affect anyone, regardless of age.
Joanne Hardy describes the emotional toll of caring for her husband Albert, who suffered a stroke at 57.
The BBC's Stop a Stroke campaign aims to support patients and their families.

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Story summary

Lili Vachon, a 30-year-old teacher from Manchester, had a stroke at age 26 after a migraine misdiagnosis and being sent home from Salford Royal Hospital.
She says strokes can affect anyone, regardless of age.
Joanne Hardy describes the emotional toll of caring for her husband Albert, who suffered a stroke at 57.
The BBC's Stop a Stroke campaign aims to support patients and their families.